HELLO! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

This time, we introduce changes starting in April, including the extension of "NHK NEWSLINE" and the launch of "NHK NEWS 7." We also feature "Japan in Focus" moving to weekdays.

We show how NHK WORLD-JAPAN's app now provides disaster alerts in 11 languages, including push notifications for earthquakes, tsunamis, and severe weather.

We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.

We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.

This program highlights the "Osaka Month" feature aired in May, showcasing Osaka's food culture, such as udon and seafood. It also covers the NHK WORLD-JAPAN PR event at NHK Osaka.

This program introduces NHK's new AI-powered Swahili voice service and covers an NHK WORLD-JAPAN-related event held at the Embassy of Tanzania in Japan.

We introduce a documentary program exploring Japanese Ig Nobel laureates and the serious aims and stories behind their humorous, thought-provoking research.

August marks 80 years since WW2's end. NHK will run a special feature on Hiroshima & Nagasaki, with programs about war and peace, and a website called "The Pursuit of PEACE: Searching for Answers."

We introduce NHK's live, international coverage of Japan's Upper House election, which took place on July 20. We go behind the scenes and see NHK's crew rehearsing until the very last minute.

NHK WORLD PREMIUM, a service aimed at people outside of Japan, broadcasts programs and news in Japanese. We explain how to use it and introduce features like online streaming.

Throughout 2025, NHK WORLD-JAPAN is marking 80 years since WW2's end with content from Japan's unique, peace-seeking perspective. We introduce three programs available to stream on demand.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN holds regular disaster mitigation seminars for international students, providing the knowledge that foreign residents need to stay safe. We introduce a seminar at Kanazawa University.

From October 1, NHK WORLD-JAPAN will offer catch-up viewing of all international programs, including news and live sport. We introduce these convenient new services.

NHK's services are playing a larger role in governmental support for foreign residents. We see how a support center in Tokyo is promoting NHK WORLD-JAPAN as part of its multilingual support.

Cycle Around Japan has teamed up with Taiwan's public broadcaster, PTS, for a three-part series airing this fall. Experience Taiwan's lush scenery, and meet guardians of traditional culture.